Director of Clinical Services – Oakland Home Care

Scroll down to find the complete details of the job offer, including experience required and associated duties and tasks. Oakland Home Care provides home care services to include Physical Therapy, Occupational Therapy, Speech and Language Pathology, Medical Social Work, and Skilled Nursing to homebound patients. We primarily serve residents living in luxury senior living communities (Independent Living, and Licensed Assisted Living and Memory Care) in the suburban areas of Oakland, Macomb, and Wayne counties. POSITION SUMMARY: The Director of Clinical Services is a licensed clinician (Physical Therapist, Speech and Language Pathologist, Occupational Therapist, Licensed Master-Level Social Worker (LMSW), or Registered Nurse). She/he supervises home health services to homebound patients in their place of residence in accordance with attending physician orders and plans of care. This is a unique opportunity to lead and develop a team of clinicians to provide high quality care and positive patient outcomes. The role will be based out of our office in West Bloomfield, and may include occasional travel to the communities we serve. RESPONSIBILITIES: Oversee the clinical aspects of the agency, ensuring our high standards, including those of our accrediting bodies, Medicare, Medicaid, as well as any state or federal guidelines are being met. All to ensure our patients receive the highest quality outcomes. In partnership with the Executive Director, develop and institute agency’s clinical objectives and goals. Based on physician orders, patient and family needs, coordinates interdisciplinary healthcare services to deliver great patient outcomes. Assesses and implement appropriate staffing of the clinical team based on patient census. Is responsible for recruiting, hiring, evaluating and terminating staff. Assists with the orientation and training of new and tenured staff. Serves on utilization review committee, oversees ongoing performance improvement program, and coordinates services with other community agencies as needed. Observes the utmost confidentiality and safeguards all patient related information, including Protected Healthcare Information (PHI). Develops a cooperative relationship and communicates effectively and professionally with physicians and physician groups. Investigates any problem relating to patient care or conditions which might harm the patient and/or employee well-being. Reports these issues to the Executive Director and/or governing body. Works with Administrator in identifying budgetary requirements and determining appropriate use of resources. Ensures that patients’ plans of care are developed, implemented and evaluated. Conducts monthly patient case conferences, in-services, staff meetings and maintains appropriate documentation. Is normally available at all times during and after operating hours (on call); may designate a qualified temporary replacement if he/she will not be available. Other duties as assigned by the Executive Director and/or governing body. QUALIFICATIONS: Maintains a clinical license in good standing with appropriate/accredited degree based on the clinical discipline. Three to five years of experience in health care/home care, preferred. Two years’ experience in a supervisory position, preferred. Proficiency with computer applications, such as electronic medical records (Kinser preferred) and Microsoft office products. Knowledge and ability to apply community health principles and practices. Ability to supervise, guide and develop skills and performance of service personnel. Ability to exercise independent judgment. Ability to enlist cooperation of many people in furthering a program. Ability to deal effectively with high levels of stress. PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS: Constant use of manual dexterity, auditory and visual skills and gross motor skills with frequent use of bi-manual dexterity and fine motor skills. Ability to follow written and oral instructions and procedures. Ability to reach, bend, twist, squat, kneel, push and pull. Ability to lift/carry up to 50 pounds. 80 pounds of pressure may be placed on the associate through transfers using transfer belts or mechanical assists. Ability to perform repetitive movements including simple grasping, pushing, pulling and fine manipulation. Constant standing and walking. Job Type: Full-time